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ELMWOOD MANOR
The house 1s constructed of solid brick, claimed to have been Imported from Spain; although, 1t 1s certain that the brick was brought to the plantation as ship's ballast. The exterior and Interior walls are solid brick as. thick as five bricks, and extending deep under the earth's surface. Teh Interior walls are finished with plaster. Ceiling medallions, as well as ceiling molding, is made of molded plaster.
The floors are constructed of heart pine, six Inches in width. Floor joist measurements are as large as 4 X 10 Inches and other supporting beams
can be found throughout the house that are as large as 8 X 12 inches. The
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attic is most fascinating with its' large hand hewn beams and rafters, exposed and white washed, with hand carved joints‘and pegs clearly visible. The remaining grounds of Elmwood Manor are outlined with massive live oak trees, which, due to their size, must have been planted by its' builder.
At the present time, we are having these trees registered in hopes that 1t will assist us in saving them, since the government is presently planning to widen the street and this will lead to the removal of the oaks. The oak trees in the surrounding neighborhood definitely point out the unity 1n landscaping and the massive grounds and gardens which were all part of Elmwood Manor 1n its* plantation days.
It is believed that there existed a tunnel with access from the house and ran to the waters of the bay. This apparently was a cormion feature 1n the seafaring homeowners of this area, such as the tunnel under Pirates House, which was destroyed in 1969 by Hurricane Camille. Since a seawall 1s now constructed and there have been several floods over the years, in order to establish this fact it would call for major excavation and this will be one of the last projects on our restoration 11st.
The family cemetery, where Jesse Cowand lies, is three blocks from the house ind 1s still intact and maintained.